Retailing is one of the world's largest industries. As retailing and wholesaling have become more global, competition has intensified. Today's retailers face unprecedented challenges, including industry consolidation, employee attraction and retention, and business continuity. And as always, consumers are demanding ever-higher quality - at ever-lower prices - for the products they buy. For a retail business, these trends create a host of risks.

As food safety becomes of paramount importance, they need the capability to understand their supply chains in greater depth, and to trace exactly where particular products originated.

In the unfortunate case of having to recall products, companies in this sector need to anticipate all the major issues and actions, and have detailed plans in place.

In the meantime, such companies cannot afford to neglect their relationships with employees – high staff turnover is endemic in this sector and sickness absence can prove to be a drain on resources.

Marsh has a dedicated industry focus. Our approach includes a thorough assessment of client risks and solutions tailored to meet clients' specific needs.

Solutions for retailer and wholesaler risks include: